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Verified 2026 compliance rules, calculators, and official frameworks.
UAE Real Estate Leasing, Ejari Registration & RERA Rent Index
Renting residential or commercial property in Dubai requires registering the lease with the Dubai Land Department via the Ejari system (or Tawtheeq in Abu Dhabi). The Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) regulates rental price adjustments through the statutory RERA Rental Index, while tenancy disputes are resolved through the Rental Dispute Centre (RDC).
Key 2026 Statutory & Regulatory Checkpoints:
- Ejari contract registration requirements: passport, Emirates ID, title deed, and DEWA utility activation.
- RERA Rent Increase Calculator rules: landlord cannot increase rent if current rent is within 10% of market average.
- Statutory 12-month written eviction notice delivered via Notary Public for personal owner use or property sale.
Frequently Asked Questions: Housing & Ejari
Ejari is Dubai’s official government system for registering and legalizing tenancy contracts, mandatory for DEWA electricity/water connection, family sponsorship visas, and commercial trade licensing.
No. Under Dubai tenancy law, a landlord must provide the tenant with at least 12 months written notice sent via Notary Public or registered mail stating the lawful reason for eviction (e.g., sale or personal use).